first-born

FIRST'-BORN, a.

1. First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; as the first-born son.

2. Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted. Christ is called the first-born of every creature. Col. 1.

FIRST'-BORN, n. The eldest child; the first in the order of birth.

The first-born of the poor are the most wretched. Is. 14.

The first-born of death is the most terrible death.

Job. 18.